Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Every day hostages do not return, we have failed'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called on his government to enhance efforts to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, emphasizing the critical need for their immediate return.

President Herzog: 'Every day hostages do not return, we have failed'

Iranians send bait to government ministers: Invitation to Chabad event in NY

An innocent message received by ministers with an invitation to a Chabad event in New York aroused their suspicions. Israeli security sources ascertained that it was sent by Iranians.

Iranians send bait to government ministers: Invitation to Chabad event in NY

PM and ministers condemn violence against IDF Central Command Head

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemns the act of violence against the Head of IDF Central Command, Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth; all Government ministers support this condemnation.

PM and ministers condemn violence against IDF Central Command Head

Samaria rabbi offers alternative to administrative detention

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon, Rabbi of Samaria, spoke with the Minister of Defense after he announced the cessation of using administrative detention and suggested an alternative.

Samaria rabbi offers alternative to administrative detention

Ayelet Shaked refused entry to Australia

Former Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked refused visa to enter Australia, over her opposition to a Palestinian state. 'An antisemitic decision and a black day for Australian democracy.'

Ayelet Shaked refused entry to Australia

Drama at the Hague:

ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Gallant for 'crimes against humanity.'

ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Gallant

Douglas Murray moved by ancient High Priest's bell

'In an age when everything is 'digital and momentary, such an object reminds us of the depth and meaning of Jewish tradition,' says Douglas Murray.

Douglas Murray moved by ancient High Priest's bell

Knesset approves:

Knesset approves: Denial of benefits to convicted terrorists

The new law stipulates that benefits will be denied to those who have been convicted of terrorist offenses or declared terrorist operatives. MK Yulia Malinovsky: "An end to the disgrace."

Knesset approves: Denial of benefits to convicted terrorists

National Security Committee:

NSC: 'A step up in incitement against elected officials. Democracy is in danger'

The police reported to the committee a dramatic increase in incitement against elected officials. Committee Chairman: "If we don't deal with this, it will end in disaster.

NSC: 'A step up in incitement against elected officials. Democracy is in danger'

Historic court verdict:

Historic court verdict: PA to pay compensation for Sbarro bombing in 2001

Court verdict ruled that Palestinian Authority and PLO must compensate victims of 2001 Sbarro restaurant bombing in Jerusalem with tens of millions of Shekels.

Historic court verdict: PA to pay compensation for Sbarro bombing in 2001

Amana:

Amana: 'Sanctions are a result of baseless slanders'

The construction company Amana and its founder Ze'ev Hever respond to the sanctions imposed by the Biden administration and believe they will be lifted by Trump.

Amana: 'Sanctions are a result of baseless slanders'

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: 'If the Lebanese government fails, the IDF must act forcefully'

National Unity Party Chairman MK Benny Gantz says that for Israelis to be able to return to northern Israel, southern Lebanon must have a policy similar to that in Area A.

Benny Gantz: 'If the Lebanese government fails, the IDF must act forcefully'

Highway sign slams A-G: PM's blood will be on your hands

'If, G-d forbid, something happens to the Netanyahu family, the blood will be on the hands of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara,' Deputy Minister Avi Maoz warns.

Highway sign slams A-G: PM's blood will be on your hands

Israeli analyst berates US-born Minister Dermer for not being 'Israeli'

Amnon Abramovich hinted that Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, who was born in Florida, was not fit for his position because he did not have 'an Israeli experience.'

Israeli analyst berates US-born Minister Dermer for not being 'Israeli'

Canadian vigil for Yahya Sinwar canceled

Canadian Defenders for Human Rights announces the cancelation of a planned vigil in Mississauga for the October 7 mastermind, who the anti-Israel group called 'our Mandela.'

Canadian vigil for Yahya Sinwar canceled

'It's time'

Minister Levin calls for advancement of judicial reform: It's time

Justice Minister Yariv Levin responds to firing of illumination bombs at Netanyahu's private home: Rampant violence by those who are trying to dismantle the country from within.

Minister Levin calls for advancement of judicial reform: It's time

Defense Minister Katz approves 7,000 draft orders for haredim

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves 7,000 draft orders decided upon by predecessor Yoav Gallant; the orders will be sent out at a pace decided by the IDF.

Defense Minister Katz approves 7,000 draft orders for haredim

Police destroy illegal mosque and structures in Bedouin village

Large police force enters Bedouin village in southern Israel, destroying illegal structures.

Police destroy illegal mosque and structures in Bedouin village

Tel Aviv activist enters prison:

Tel Aviv activist enters prison: 'Mark of shame on the court's forehead'

Tel Aviv activist Sheffi Paz sentenced to 45 days in prison, ordered to pay 2000 NIS, for spray-painting anti-infiltrator graffiti.

Tel Aviv activist enters prison: 'Mark of shame on the court's forehead'

Minister Golan demands justice for Israeli women at the UN

Minister for Social Equality and Women Empowerment May Golan in letter to Elise Stefanik: The women of Israel who experienced the horrors of October 7th found no expression for their voices in UN institutions. Instead of supporting them, the UN has acted to silence them.

Minister Golan demands justice for Israeli women at the UN

Despite the war:

Despite the war: Netanyahu to begin testifying next month

Jerusalem District Court rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to postpone testimony in his trial, scheduled to begin next month.

Despite the war: Netanyahu to begin testifying next month

Brother of terror victim, Ari Fuld:

Brother of terror victim, Ari Fuld: 'Huckabee fulfilling Ari’s legacy of love for Israel'

Brother of terror victim, Ari Fuld, sends emotional message to Mike Huckabee after his appointment as the next US Ambassador to Israel.

Brother of terror victim, Ari Fuld: 'Huckabee fulfilling Ari’s legacy of love for Israel'

MK to Arutz Sheva:

Yisrael Beytenu MK to Arutz Sheva: I would be happy if Cassif were permanently removed

MK Oded Forer comments on the six-month suspension of MK Ofer Cassif: It's too little and too late.

Yisrael Beytenu MK to Arutz Sheva: I would be happy if Cassif were permanently removed

Attorney General:

Attorney General: 'Send 7,000 draft orders to haredim'

Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, writes that 'the security establishment's plan to send 7,000 draft orders to haredim starting Sunday must be implemented immediately.'

Attorney General: 'Send 7,000 draft orders to haredim'

Two weeks with MK Succot:

Tuvia Tenenbom spent two weeks with MK Succot to write a book about Samaria residents

Tuvia Tenenbom spent two weeks with MK Succot in Yitzhar and plans to write a book about Samaria residents, 'They are very nice people; I enjoyed spending time with them.'

Tuvia Tenenbom spent two weeks with MK Succot to write a book about Samaria residents

Minister Smotrich at Nir Oz:

Minister Smotrich at Nir Oz: 'I am committed to bringing the hostages home'

During his visit, Minister Smotrich met with Sigal Yehud, widow of Dolev, murdered on 10/7 and Dolev's sister-in-law, Sharon Aloni Cunio, who was released from captivity.

Minister Smotrich at Nir Oz: 'I am committed to bringing the hostages home'

In first reading

First reading of watered down 'Rabbis Law' approved by the Knesset

Knesset approves by a majority of 52 to 38 a watered version of the "Rabbis Law" which seeks to make changes in the budgeting of the religious councils.

First reading of watered down 'Rabbis Law' approved by the Knesset

Bereaved families to Lapid:

Bereaved families to Yair Lapid: 'Don't get in the way of our victory'

Representatives of bereaved families from Forum Hagvura met with opposition leader Yair Lapid and implored him to tone down public discourse.

Bereaved families to Yair Lapid: 'Don't get in the way of our victory'

A million NIS:

Courts demanding NIS 1 million for Nukhba terrorists' lawyers

The court management is demanding that the Finance Ministry find a way to fund the lawyers defending Hamas' Nukhba terrorists arrested since the October 7 massacre.

Courts demanding NIS 1 million for Nukhba terrorists' lawyers

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

A terror cell from Hebron attempted to track and assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his son Shovael.

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

Netanyahu confirms:

Netanyahu confirms: Israel behind pager explosions

Netanyahu revealed to the cabinet that Israel was behind the pager explosions which severely harmed the Hezbollah terror organization. He added that there were members of the defense establishment and cabinet who opposed the operation.

Netanyahu confirms: Israel behind pager explosions

Watch:

Watch: Binyamin Governor saves PA man's life

Binyamin Regional Council Governor Yisrael Ganz came upon the scene of a car accident and saved a Palestinian Arab passenger before the vehicle he was in caught fire.

Watch: Binyamin Governor saves PA man's life

National Security Council:

National Security Council: No restriction for Israelis in Amsterdam

The National Security Council reports: 'Security bodies estimate that the wave of violence has ended. There is no concern for Israelis wishing to move around the city.'

National Security Council: No restriction for Israelis in Amsterdam

https://www.inn.co.il/news/652818

Former Minister Michael Eitan passed away at the age of 80. He founded the Israeli Front Lobby through which he greatly assisted growth in Judea and Samaria.

https://www.inn.co.il/news/652818

Approved in the Knesset

Approved in the Knesset: Israel Katz as Defense Minister, Gideon Sa'ar as Foreign Minister

Knesset approves new appointments in the government. 58 Knesset members support the move, with no opponents or abstentions. Opposition skips the vote.

Approved in the Knesset: Israel Katz as Defense Minister, Gideon Sa'ar as Foreign Minister

Last day as Defense Minister:

Gallant approves roofing project for Cave of the Patriarchs in last day as Defense Min.

Just before leaving his position, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approved a project that will provide relief from the heat during the summer and rain during the winter at the holy site.

Gallant approves roofing project for Cave of the Patriarchs in last day as Defense Min.

After Gallant's dismissal:

After Gallant's dismissal: Right-wing bloc maintains its power

The Likud party continues to maintain its power after the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, television polls show.

After Gallant's dismissal: Right-wing bloc maintains its power

In second and third readings

Law allowing deportations of families of terrorists approved in second and third readings

The law permits the Minister of the Interior to order the deportation of a family member of a terrorist, if it is proven that he knew in advance of his relative's intention to commit an act of terrorism and did not make efforts to prevent the act.

Law allowing deportations of families of terrorists approved in second and third readings

"Children ask every evening - where's Daddy?"

A heated discussion was held in the Constitution Committee on restricting the use of administrative detentions against Israelis.

"Children ask every evening - where's Daddy?"

Against Gallant's Dismissal:

Against Gallant's Dismissal: Ben-Gurion University students call for halt to classes

Students at Ben-Gurion University have called to protest the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with a two-hour class strike.

Against Gallant's Dismissal: Ben-Gurion University students call for halt to classes